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Àird

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Àird

Ruin of St Mary's Chapel, Nunton <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/9972/benbecula-nunton-ruin-of-st-marys-chapel" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/9972/benbecula-nunton-ruin-of-st-marys-chapel">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ruin of St Mary's Chapel, Nunton Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Àird is a small village located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands, Àird offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and nearby Loch Duich. The village is known for its picturesque setting and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful getaway.

Àird is home to a small population, with most residents working in agriculture or tourism-related industries. The village has a few amenities, including a local pub and a small convenience store, but most residents travel to nearby towns for shopping and other services.

One of the main attractions in Àird is Eilean Donan Castle, a historic fortress located on a small island in Loch Duich. The castle is a popular tourist destination and is known for its stunning architecture and picturesque location.

Overall, Àird is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful surroundings. It is a perfect destination for those looking to explore the Scottish Highlands and experience the natural beauty of the region.

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Àird Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.467138/-7.4013968 or Grid Reference NF7654. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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Ruin of St Mary's Chapel, Nunton
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Sand Dunes at Culla Bay
Sand Dunes at Culla Bay
Culla Bay One of the many fine sandy beaches on the west side of na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Culla Bay
One of the many fine sandy beaches on the west side of na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Machair at Quirnish Machair is fertile land that is formed by sand blown in from the sea.
Machair at Quirnish
Machair is fertile land that is formed by sand blown in from the sea.
Oyster Plant (Mertensia maritima) This is a plant of northern latitudes, commoner on the east coast than here on the west. Its range is shrinking, to the extent that it no longer occurs in England and Wales, and this is the only site currently known in the Western Isles. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9h.906" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://plantatlas2020.org/atlas/2cd4p9h.906">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> for discussion of its range.
Oyster Plant (Mertensia maritima)
This is a plant of northern latitudes, commoner on the east coast than here on the west. Its range is shrinking, to the extent that it no longer occurs in England and Wales, and this is the only site currently known in the Western Isles. See LinkExternal link for discussion of its range.
Geodha Bàn A geo is a sea inlet, and Gaelic bàn means white or pale.
Geodha Bàn
A geo is a sea inlet, and Gaelic bàn means white or pale.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Looking towards Aird The foreground field is in this square, but the houses are in the next square. On the horizon, at left, is the distinctive outline of Theacla on South Uist.
Looking towards Aird
The foreground field is in this square, but the houses are in the next square. On the horizon, at left, is the distinctive outline of Theacla on South Uist.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Storm Beach
The berm of shingle and pebbles is a storm beach thrown up during westerly storms.
Rocky Shore No storm beach has formed on this stretch of the coast because the rocks of the shore break the power of the sea to throw up a berm of pebbles and cobbles.
Rocky Shore
No storm beach has formed on this stretch of the coast because the rocks of the shore break the power of the sea to throw up a berm of pebbles and cobbles.
Hebridean Sheep at Airdbheag, Benbecula Dry stone walling events have been held at Airdbheag and there is evidence in the walls and stone buildings of the skills of dry-stone wallers.
Hebridean Sheep at Airdbheag, Benbecula
Dry stone walling events have been held at Airdbheag and there is evidence in the walls and stone buildings of the skills of dry-stone wallers.
Coastline at Aird The shore of Baleshare on North Uist can be seen across the water.
Coastline at Aird
The shore of Baleshare on North Uist can be seen across the water.
The road through Aird
The road through Aird
Culla Bay Reputedly the best beach on Benbecula and worthy of visit any time of the year. Spot the difference <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2902289">NF7654 : Dunes at the northern end of Culla Bay</a> an April visit compared to this September visit.
Culla Bay
Reputedly the best beach on Benbecula and worthy of visit any time of the year. Spot the difference NF7654 : Dunes at the northern end of Culla Bay an April visit compared to this September visit.
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Shore at Clachan Garbh, Benbecula
Houses at Baile a' Mhanaich/Balivanich On the western edge of the village.
Houses at Baile a' Mhanaich/Balivanich
On the western edge of the village.
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Àird is located at Grid Ref: NF7654 (Lat: 57.467138, Lng: -7.4013968)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///release.lilac.treatable. Near Balivanich, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Àird
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Description: Hebridean Way - Pointing N Rueval (Ruaidheabhal) 4.8 miles - Pointing W Culla Bay (A' Chulaidh) 0.7 miles
Hiking: yes
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Ele: 67.0
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